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Patent GB-190317445-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Converting into Briquettes or Lumps Iron Sand whether Natural or Prepared by Reducing Iron Ore or Iron Wastes.
Inventor: ROUSE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,445. Rouse, T., and Cohn, H. Aug.11. Blast-furnace charges.-Iron sand, powdered iron ore, and iron wastes are agglomerated for furnace use by moistening with a solution consisting of one part of water glass in 50 parts of hot water, and the moulded lumps or briquettes are hardened by steam as described in Specification No. 21,880, A.D. 1902, or by hot air and steam as described in Specification No. 15,188, A.D. 1903. Condensation of steam is prevented by regulating the supply of hot air and steam by valves, blowers, exhaust fans, or ventilators. For concentrated iron-sand blocks, the temperature of the chamber may be raised to 1000‹ F. ; for blocks containing lime or fluxing or purifying materials, a temperature of 200‹ to 350‹ F. is sufficient.
Patent GB-190320901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means or Devices for Starting Explosion Motors.
Inventor: KEETLEY CHARLES ROBERT BELL
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 20,901. Keetley, C. R. B. Sept. 29. Turning-gear.-To facilitate starting explosion and like engines as applied to motor road vehicles, a sector 1 is attached to the ordinary starting- handle. The starting-handle 2 is fixed to the shaft 9, which carries a collar 11, having a tooth 16 which engages with the pin 15, on the engine crauk shaft. When starting, the shaft 9 is moved longitudinally until the tooth 16 and pin 15 engage. The motor shaft is then rotated by the handle until compression of the charge is observed, when the handle is released and the charge compressed by applying a force at the end of the cord passing over and engaging with the sector 1. If preferred, the sector may be replaced by a grooved pulley having suitable projections or means for engaging the cord.
Patent GB-190323307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed-varying Gear.
Inventor: FAIRFAX JOSEPH SINCLAIR
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 23,307. Fairfax, J. S. Oct. 27. Gearing, driving. - Relates to variable-speed gearing in which a number of equal-sized pulleys are mounted on a countershaft where the motive power is derived from the armature shaft of an induction motor or the crank shaft of a petrol motor. The apparatus is applicable for starting and taking up any desired speed in machine tools and other appliances. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of one arrangement, in which a countershaft c is mounted in brackets A, B and carries a series of equal-sized puileys a, f, g, h. The pulley a is loosely mounted on the shaft c and has either integral with or fixed thereto an inner toothed ring a' situated in line with a toothed wheel d on the shaft c. The pulley f is loose on the shaft and carries short spindles e<1> provided with planet wheels e, which gear between the ring a' and the wheel d, and also wheels f which gear with toothed rings g<1> integral with or fixed to the loose pulley g. The wheels f<1>, g<1> may be employed in varying ratio. The pulley h is fixed to the shaft c. The pulleys a, f are provided with brakes i, k which are operated by means of cams i<1>, k<1> on the shaft i mounted in extensions of the brackets and provided with an operating-arm j<1>. Only one of the brakes can be put in the operating position at any time, but both may be free from the pulleys at the same time. The belt is moved from pulley to pulley by a fork mounted on a sliding rod which is operated by a link connected to a pin on a wheel provided with a chain. In a modified form, similar pulleys a may be employed at each end, the sun-and-planet wheels having different ratios. The pulleys in this form may be mounted on journals in the brackets or pedestals and are provided with detent rings on their hubs in which locking-detents can engage in place of the brakes. In a further modification, an arm or disc fixed to the shaft c carries spindles with planet wheels of different sizes to engage in internal toothed racks carried by adjacent pulleys. The Specification disclaims anything described in Specifications No. 12,321. A.D. 1902, and No. 17,637, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190326689-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plug Cock.
Inventor: POLLARD ROBERT SPOTSWOOD
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 26,689. Pollard, R. S. Dec. 7. Plug cocks.-A plug cock, for water or steam, is held to its seat by a spiral, laminated, or other spring g supported by a socket e turning on a pivot e<1>. The pressure of the spring may be adjusted by inserting a washer in the socket, or by means of a set-screw beneath the pivot e<1>.
Patent GB-190327495-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Printing from Stencils
Inventor: EVANS-JACKSON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 27,495. Jackson, J. E. Evans-, [Dick, & Co., A. B.]. Dec. 15. Copying documents &c.-The stencil is carried by the drum C, Figs. 1 and 3, and the sheets are pressed against it by a roller E in arms D pivoted at a<2>, and pulled by springs d'. The curved ends of the arms D are engaged by cams d which may be operated to depress the roller E. A paper-stripper is provided consisting of arms f projecting from a bar F pivoted at its ends and having arms H one of which is pulled by a spring I. In the ends of the arms f are star-wheels f<1>. The stripper is raised and lowered by a lever G engaging under the bar F and operated by a cam g<2> on the drum C. In the ends of the arms H is a rock-shaft h provided with paper-stopping fingers h<1> to which the sheets are fed, with their ends projecting from the table A'. On the shaft h is a cam arm h<2> engaging a pin on one of the arms D, so that the stops h<1> are rocked down out of the way when the stripping- arms f are depressed, as shown in Fig. 3. A modified arrangement is shown in Fig. 7, in which the paper-stop, to which the sheets I are fed, consists of a cross-bar H on arms h pivoted at h' and held in the raised position by a spring h'. The stop is rocked down out of the way of the sheet by a pin on a vertical slide reciprocated by a cam on the shaft of the drum b. This pin engages under an ear h<5> on the arm h. The paper-strippers l, l<1> are on a pivoted bar L actuated by the end m<1> of a lever M operated by a cam on the drum. The stencil sheet a<5> is attached to the drum, at one end by studs and holes, and at the other end by a pivoted clamping-frame C pivoted on the drum at c. In order that the sheet may pass smoothly from the machine, two upwardly-projecting guard pins are provided which curve the sides of the paper upwards.
Patent GB-190328190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Controlling Apparatus for Cooking, Vulcanizing and like purposes under Pressure.
Inventor: LINDNER MARTIN
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 28,190. Lindner, M. Dec. 22. Pressure gauges. - In apparatus for heating liquids under pressure, by means of gas, for a certain period, such as in cooking, vulcanizing, and like apparatus, means are provided for automatically starting a clockwork mechanism when the pressure in the cooking-v e s s e l reaches a predetermined amount, and for cutting off the gas supply when the pressure in the vessel rises too high, or after the required period of heating. The apparatus consists of an alarm clock b, Figs. 1 and 2, attached to a manometer d by means of a clamping-ring g<1> which enables the clock to be moved around the manometer and secured in any position. The manometer is connected to the cooking-vessel by means of a union d<1>, and a pointer p registers the pressure upon the scale snown. Behind the manometer is fixed a rotatable gas box x<1>, to which is attached a pointer i and gas-supply pipes, one of which, y, is connected to the burners and the other to the gas cock a. By rotating the gas box x<1> the pointer i may be brought to any position on the pressure scale, while at the same time a valve seating x<2> on the pipe y is moved away from the valve x, which is attached to the axle of the pointer p. To start the apparatus, the clock is moved around the manometer until an adjustable pin k<1>, on the pivoted lever k, to the end of which is attached a spring f for engaging the balance-wheel of the clock, is opposite the required number on the scale. The pointer i is also placed opposite the same numeral. The clock is then wound up by the key t, which also winds the alarm mechanism and simultaneously opens the gas cock a by means of the chain s. The pointer v on the clock is then set to the number on the dial indicating the time for which the cooking or other process is to proceed, and the gas is ignited. If the pressure in the apparatus becomes excessive, the valve x closes, and gas can only flow to the burners by means of the bye-pass y<1>. When the process has continued long enough for the clock to run down, the alarm mechanism is started, and simultaneously the key t unwinds the chain s, and the cock a, which is controlled by a spring, closes.
Patent GB-190401284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows for Vehicles.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 1284. Dickson, W. Jan. 18. Windows, sliding, for cabs, motor cars, and other vehicles. One or more sheets b of mica or talc are secured to a waterproof sheet a which is operated by a cord f. The window may be wound on a roller c, which may be spring-restored, or it may be drawn over a roller and stowed under the vehicle roof. The lower edge carries a lath d, which may be cased with rubber tube and which slides in grooves e io the sides of the vehicle. In another form the waterproof sheet is mounted in a wooden frame as generally used for carriage windows.
Patent GB-190407750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffers for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: HEALD GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7750. Heald, G. T., Wentworth, W., and Rees, D. W. April 2. Buffers.-To avoid weakening the headstock by cutting it away, the usual nut at the end of the buffer is replaced by a small head a<1>, Figs. 1 and 3, forged on the end of the buffer spindle a. The head a<1> is passed through the slotted back and front plates b, d, and, by sliding the spindle laterally, the head is brought over the narrow part of the back slot, where it prevents withdrawal of the buffer. The plate d is rotated until the lug d' can be inserted in the similarly-shaped slot in the plate b, so that the plates are interlocked under the action of the buffer spring, and the spindle is prevented from moving sideways. In another form, the spindle is made with a T-head and the two plates are slotted as shown in Fig. 9. After insertion, the spindle is turned until the T-head comes athwart the narrow dimension of the slots. The inner plate turns with the buffer spindle until it reaches a position in which it is prevented from turning by the engagement of a snug in the buffercasing with a notch m<1> in the plate.
Patent GB-190407879-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Non-slipping Appliance for use with Ladders and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-05
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 7879. Taylor, J. W. April 5. Ladders.-A non-slipping appliance for ladders and the like consists of a base A, Fig. 1, provided with spikes, lead, or rubber studs or strips B, or grooves, and sockets C, slotted as shown in Fig. 5, to receive wedges E, Fig. 4, by which the ladder is brought to the required position. Screw fastenings H, J, or guy ropes, secure the ladder to the base.
Patent GB-190414907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot-water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: GROVE DAVID
Filed: 1904-07-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,907. Grove, D. July 2. Heating by water circulation.-Relates to hotwater heating-systems in which the hot-water vessel for supplying the system is heated by means of steam fed through a coil, the object being to utilize the hot waste water from the steam coil for promoting the circulation of the water through the system. Water, which is heated in the vessel c by the steam coil d, circulates through heating- pipes 1, 3, 4. Waste water from the coil d flows through a steam trap i into a tank b, from which it is pumped by a pump p, through a pipe v and a counter-current heater q, heated by exhaust steam from the pump, and finally flows through a pipe w to an expansion vessel 5, arranged above the heating-system. The expansion vessel is provided with an outlet y, which allows water to overflow into a channel r, and is above the rising pipe k of the system, in consequence of which the accumulation of water in the expansion vessel causes the circulation of water through the system, and allows the coolest water to be discharged by the pipe k. Condensed steam from the heater q flows through a filter o to the tank b. The action of the pump p may be intermittent or continuous, and may be automatically controlled by arranging a float s in the tank b, and attaching a rod t to the float for actuating the valve h which supplies steam to the pump.
Patent GB-190415044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fuses for Projectiles.
Inventor: WIGLEY FRANK
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,044. Wigley, F., and Embury, P. R. July 5. Fuzes for projectiles. - The time and percussion pellets c', e are normally kept at " safe" by spring pins d, d' retained in position by a ring f, which can be turned to arm the percussion pellet e by bring- ing a recess in the ring opposite to the pin d<1>, or may be turned still further to arm also the time pellet c' in a similar manner, the recess for the pin d' being of sufficient length to keep the percussion pellet armed.
Patent GB-190416543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Treating Peat, Turf, Wood and other similar Materials.
Inventor: HANMER THOMAS ROBINSON
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 16,543. Hanmer, T. R. July 27. Furnaces for destructive. distillation of peat, turf, bog, wood, &c. One or more vertical retorts A are arranged as shown in connection with a fireplace E for coal. peat, or gaseous fuel, and a combustion chamber D surrounding them. The upper castiron parts of the retorts are connected to the delivery pipes F, G and the hydraulic main H. The lower parts of the retort are constructed in the brickwork. inclined towards the bottom and closed by lids K, through which charcoal and residual matter is withdrawn. Steam pipes P may be inserted in the bottom to cool the material on discharging. The retorts are charged through hoppers C, closed by bells.
Patent GB-190417073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Manufacturing Hollow Glass-ware.
Inventor: SCHUETZ WILHELM
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 17,073. Sch³tz, W. Aug. 4. Moulding; blowing.-Glass hollow-ware articles of considerable length and diameter are formed in a mould provided with a movable core. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement when the mould is used horizontally. The mould a is formed in two parts, and is supported on rollers c carried by uprights b. The upper part d is carried by a series of hinges e, the pintle f of which is operated by a handle g, so that the part can be lifted from the lower part. The core u, which may be tapered, is forced through the mould by means of a truck w, Fig. 2, which is driven to and fro by hydraulic means or by means of a crank, gearwheels w<2>, w<3>, and suitable rack gearing, as shown in Fig. 2. The core is guided by the head v of the mould, and may be given a rotary motion simultaneously with its reciprocating motion by intermediate gearing. Compressed-air pipes may be connected by screw connection to the head v, when compressed air is used to assist the shaping. A cross-section of a vertical mould is shown in Fig. 5. Preferably, the mould is formed in three parts h, i, k, detachably connected by bands, bolts, &c., or, as shown, by a pair of tongs l, with which the parts h, i may be integral. The tongs are carried by a frame o bolted to a girderp, and are opened and closed by worm gearing n, which actuates a right and. left hand threaded spindle m. The mould can be swung from the vertical to the horizontal position, and, when in this position, rollers on the part k rest on the girder p. The core is provided with a head which is guided by means of vertical rails, and the core is drawn up or let down by means of a chain.
Patent GB-190421955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Troughs, for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: BIGG JOHN
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 21,955. Bigg, J. Oct. 12. Drinking-appliances for animals.-A trough for horses or other animals is arranged so that each animal drinks from a separate pan. At one end of a trough a is a closed tank d connected to the water supply. A pipe e with a closed end is connected to the tank and is provided with holes g, above which are fixed gratings h and pans i to hold sufficient water for one horse. The surplus water overflows through openings at the edge of the pans i and escapes by a shoot j at the bottom of the trough.
Patent GB-190423419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chain Driving Mechanism
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 23,419. Dempster & Sons, R., and Toogood, H. J. Oct. 31. Conveyers ; elevators. - In chain gearing for conveyers, elevators, &c. of the kind in which a long linked chain b is driven by a hexagonal drum a, the variation of the effective diameter of the drum is compensated for by imparting to it a pulsating drive by means of two eccentric or elliptical pinions d, e. A concentric pinion on the shaft f gears with the wheel i on the shaft g of the drum. The arrangement equalizes the pull of the drum on the chain.
Patent GB-190426475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fire Alarms and Thermo-indicators.
Inventor: NEIL ALFRED HENRY MC
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,475. McNeil, A. H. Dec. 5. Alarms, fire and temperature.-A thermal strip a is fixed at its ends to the projecting parts b<1> of a box b, and is protected by an openwork shieldplate c. On expansion of the strip a, a plunger e, tipped with insulating-material, presses a spring h against an adjustable contact-screw i, the plunger passing through an aperture in the box b. The spring h and contact-screw i are connected to brass blocks m, mounted on an insulating-support g, and provided with binding-screws q for the attachment of the electric leads, which pass through apertures p in the ends of the box. A dial r is mounted loosely on the contact-screw i, and is fixed to a brass plate j carrying the contact - screw. By means of a pointer t, the contact i can be adjusted so that the apparatus will act at any temperature indicated on the dial. The lid b<2> of the box is fixed by screws, and a layer of packing b<4> is interposed to ensure a tight closure. The box has a bracket to facilitate attachment to a wall or other support.
Patent GB-190428610-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Envelope Moistener.
Inventor: DUNCAN LEWIS SUMMERS
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,610. Duncan, L. S. Dec. 28. Dampinp envelopes for sealing purposes. In a reservoir 4 of glass &c. is mounted a roller 12 which has a blanket cover 15, the free ends of which are tucked into a recess 16, and is capable of being rotated by a milled disc on its axis outside the reservoir. The roller extends through an opening in the lid 17, the latter being fastened by spring arms 19, 20 engaging in recesses in the reservoir sides. Carried on one side of the lid 17 are two uprights 25, 26, supporting a cross-piece 27 in which is journalled a screw-spindle 32 ; this spindle engages in the screw-threaded lug of a member 28, thus enabling the latter to be raised or lowered so adapting the appliance to envelopes of varying thickness. The member 28 comprises a rectangular frame shaped on its underside to fit the roller. The blanket becomes moistened from water in the reservoir, and the envelope flap is damped by slipping it between the frame 28 and the roller. When the top portion of the blanket becomes clogged with gum, a fresh portion is rotated into place, a great portion of the gum being simultaneously scraped off the blanket by the edges of the opening in the lid 17.
Patent GB-190502422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Combs and Bearers of Twist Lace Machines.
Inventor: JARDINE ERNEST
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 2422. Jardine, E., and Lambert, H. Feb. 7. Lace machines.-Relates to means for rendering the combs, or parts on which the carriages work, more readily removable and replaceable. The combs A are maintained the correct distance apart by means of interspacing counters or dummies C, while a soft-metal foundation B is being cast upon their extensions A'. The combs, instead of having the usual smooth lower edge indicated by the dotted line G, Fig. 5, are extended at C' and recessed at C<2>. The bearers D, Fig. 4, are of a similar shape to the extensions C' and are placed on the bed formed in the matrix B, Fig. 1, and secured by transverse steel pins F. The recesses C<2> may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190504508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compasses and similar Drawing Instruments
Inventor: SHAW FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 4508. Shaw, F. H. March 4. Compasses, drawing.- To prevent rotation of the nut in the compass joint described in Specification No. 20,243, A.D. 1897, a recess d of the same shape as the nut e is formed in the compass head. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 19U2, to Specification No. 9793, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190506275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Gear for Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: HUGOT CHARLES
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 6275. Hugot, C. April 2, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1941]. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to two-speed driving-gear and spring systems of mounting the driving- wheels independently of one another. The driving-wheels b are geared in different ratios to pinions l, m, mounted loosely on the countershaft a, so that propulsion is effected by one or other wheel at a different speed according to which pinion is clutched to the countershaft, the clutches h, i being connected by levers and links so as to move simultaneonsly. The countershaft is driven from the motor w by a belt f running over a fast or loose pulley. The wheels are mounted on fixed axles s, as shown in Fig. 3, the ends of the axles being adjustably secured to springs r for the purpose of tightening the driving-chain, the springs being connected to the frame of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190509179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting Pails between the Knees.
Inventor: HIGGINS ADELBERT
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 9179. Higgins, A. May 2, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Milk paals.-Devices are attached to a pail whereby it can be supported between the knees of a person while milking. To the edge of the pail are fixed ears 3 provided with h laterally recessed slots 4, through which pass supports 10 of stout elastic wire bent into the form shown. The supports usually hang down, but when raised into the position shown in Fig. 5 they are retained in the operative position.
Patent GB-190521382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Saturating Water or Beverages with Gas.
Inventor: BOBET PAUL
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 21,382. Bobet, P. Oct. 20. Aerating liquids. -Gas is continuously supplied under constant pressure to a saturator e through a pipe 13, and liquid through a pipe 2 controlled by a valve 3 which is pressed by an arm 5 on a pivoted float 8, so that when a definite level of liquid is reached the supply is cut off. The float h a s a central tubular open part 11 through which the liquid falls. The float is open to the gas pressure by a pipe 14. Liquid is s forced into the saturator by a continuously - acting double pump from a t a n k supplied through a float valve. The liquidsupply pipe to the saturator is fitted with a safety-valve, which opens under pressure of the liquid when the valve 3 of the saturator is closed, and allows the liquid to return to the supply tank.